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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.51, 1,775.46 and 866.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.51, 1,775.46 and 866.93 is: 1,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.51 : 1,775.46 = 866.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.51/1,775.46 = 866.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.51x = 1,775.46 × 866.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.51x = 1,539,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,190.66/1,286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.41

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